5 Galaxy S22 Ultra Device Features You Didn't Know About

 

After buying a new phone, we always rush to test its most interesting features. The latest smartphones have a lot of features that make everyday life easier - so many that sometimes we just don't know about them. In this article, we present 5 tricks that will definitely make your Galaxy S22 Ultra experience easier.

Camera control with voice or hand gestures

Although selfies have become an integral part of life, taking pictures with the front camera can be awkward in certain situations - holding the phone and pressing the shutter button while posing can be difficult. That's why Samsung has implemented a feature that makes it much easier to take selfies using your voice or hand gestures.

To access these features, open the Camera app and tap the settings icon in the upper-left corner. In the window that opens, scroll to the bottom, click "Photography methods" and enable the "Voice commands" and "Show palm" settings.

With these features activated, you can take a photo by saying "Smile", "Cheese", "Capture" or "Shoot" - this works with both the front and rear cameras, and the video will start recording when you say "Record Video". To take a selfie or record a video using gestures, simply extend your palm as if waving at the lens.

Protect your data by creating a private space

Did you know that Samsung smartphones have their own data storage called Secure Folder? It's like a personal, even more protected, space where you can move files or apps from your phone's main storage.

To use Secure Folder, select "Biometrics & Security" in your phone settings, then scroll down and tap "Secure Folder". In the window that opens, log in to your Google or Samsung account and set the settings for the secure folder. After doing this, you will see a "Secure Folder" icon among the installed apps on your phone.

After activating the secure folder, you can download various apps to it. It is recommended that you move all banking apps to this folder as it provides an extra level of security in case the phone is left unattended.

Faster phone performance without animations

Phone animations can shorten battery life and slow down the phone, so Samsung has implemented a function to turn off animations in the operating system of its Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones.

To enable this feature, select "Accessibility for people with disabilities" in your phone's settings, then click "Visibility improvements" and turn on the "Remove animations" option. When you want to see animations, you can turn this feature off in the same way.

Mute sounds when flipping the phone over

Having trouble turning off the alarm on your phone in the morning? With the Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone, you can silence unwanted sounds by simply placing your hand on the screen or turning the phone face down. This feature is also great for incoming calls.

To enable this feature, go to your phone's settings, select "Advanced Features", then click "Motions and Gestures". In the window that opens, activate the "Mute with gestures" parameter.

A simple way to take a screenshot

While it's easy to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra using the usual volume down and power button combination, there's a much easier way to do it by simply swiping your palm across the screen.

To enable this feature, click on "Advanced features" in the phone settings, then select "Movements and gestures" and activate the "Capture by palm swipe" option. With this feature enabled, you can take a screenshot of your phone by swiping the side of your hand across the screen.